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Four people were killed in Nairobi when armed personnel opened fire and used teargas to scatter enormous assemblies at a stadium where statesman Raila Odinga's body was displayed for homage.

Political Leader Mourned

The politician, who was a prominent player in the nation's political landscape for a long period, died on Wednesday at 80 years old while in hospital care in India.

He fought tirelessly for multi-party democracy, and we are enjoying those liberties today because of his struggle.

Disorder Breaks Out at Arena

Numerous supporters congregated on roadways from sunrise, with disorder breaking out when a large crowd forced open a barrier at Nairobi's main stadium, leading to armed forces to shoot skyward.

• Two people perished from bullets at the venue
• Death toll eventually reached to 4
• Scores of persons sustained injuries
• Authorities used teargas to scatter thousands grievers

Airport Incident and Government Building Confrontation

Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters temporarily invaded the capital's aviation hub, interrupting a official event where the nation's leader and other officials were receiving Odinga's remains with armed forces tribute.

This situation prompted a brief stoppage of aviation services.

Crowds also occupied nearby roads and sought to penetrate the government complex, where the authorities had originally scheduled the community homage.

National Heritage and Ethnic Backing

Though mainly known as an government critic, Odinga became senior minister in 2008 and also formed a alliance with the leader last year in a career marked by changing partnerships.

He commanded passionate devotion among supporters, notably in his Luo community based in the country's west, many of whom maintain he was prevented from obtaining the nation's leadership by election irregularities.

Many of Odinga's supporters, who were unborn in 1991 when Kenya established itself as a multi-party democracy, offered homage to Odinga's work as an activist.